Britain’s Alisha Palmowski clinched the 2026 F1 Academy championship at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, securing the title with three races still to run after building an unassailable points lead.
The decisive performance came during the Austin round, where Palmowski’s consistent pace and race‑craft allowed her to extend her advantage over rivals to a margin that could not be overcome in the remaining events.
The F1 Academy is a women‑only single‑seater series that runs alongside the Formula 1 calendar, providing a development platform for emerging talent and feeding drivers into higher tiers of motorsport.
With the championship now decided, Palmowski will complete the season in the remaining three races, while other contenders will vie for race wins and final standings.
The early championship win highlights Palmowski’s strong form this year and positions her as a prominent prospect for future opportunities within the broader world of formula racing.
<small>Source: Sky Sports — read the original story there.</small>